Master of Rebirth

"Don't say that, even if I doubt myself, I won't doubt you." Zhao Jing panicked, looked at Wang Qi's solemn assurance and said, "Don't worry, no matter what happens, I will will protect you."

Hearing this, Wang Qi couldn't laugh or cry.It turned out that Zhao Jing misunderstood what he meant, thinking that the suspect he mentioned was himself.Presumably, Wang Qi and Tao Rui went to Dabei Town with Shidong Muzisu.If Shi Dong and Mu Zisu were suspected, he and Tao Rui would naturally not be able to escape.

Sure enough, Zhao Jing continued: "Fortunately, when we went to Dabei Town to look for Mr. Wang, we kept a low profile and not many people knew about it. The crown prince and I didn't mention you in front of the emperor. We only said that we got the news by accident. Officials from southern Yunnan fled to Dabei Town, so we sent people to look for them. Don’t worry.”

"Even though not many people know about it, it's not a secret that I went to Dabei Town to find my third uncle. Even if I can hide it from the emperor, I can't hide it from those people who are also in Hani Town." Wang Qi said in a deep voice: " Tell me honestly, is someone threatening you to tell me about me. In order not to implicate me, you are under the control of others? "

Zhao Jing hurriedly said: "Don't think too much, the forces in the court are intricate and complicated, and there are many things involved, not just one aspect..."

Wang Qi is so smart, how could she not see it.He was still wondering at first, Zhao Jing was not someone who gave up lightly, how could he stay in the mansion honestly because of the emperor's ambiguous words, it turned out to be a trick for rats.

"It seems that it is really the case." With a wry smile, Wang Qi said: "Who is it? It can't be the one named Zhang Bixian."

Seeing that Wang Qi had guessed it, Zhao Jing had no choice but to say: "Zhang Bixian is Zhou Ying's confidant, and Zhou Ying is the uncle of the Seventh Prince, so they naturally dislike the Crown Prince and Zhengxihou's Mansion."

Although Zhou Ying felt that Zhou Ying's refusal to let Zhao Jing intervene in the investigation of Mr. Wu Zhu was not necessarily suppressing him, but seeing Zhao Jing gnashing her teeth angrily, Wang Qi thought about it, but still held back her mouth.

"I've been tied to you for a long time, so it doesn't matter. It's just Tao Rui. He doesn't know anything after all. I don't want to involve him, and even Wang Sheng and the others." Thinking of Wang Sheng and Tao Rui, Wang Qi was still a little worried. .

Zhao Jing hurriedly said: "Don't worry, Tao Rui is just a guide, and he has been with Shi Dong all the time, so he won't doubt him. Zhou Ying has always had his eyes on the top, and he doesn't bother to embarrass ordinary people. His purpose is to suppress the prince. He Zhengxihou Mansion, as long as we are captured, nothing will happen."

In any case, Zhao Jing's actions were all in consideration of him. Wang Qi was moved, and said, "Then you are willing to quit and give the opportunity of meritorious service to the Seventh Prince and Dingbeihou? Master Xu and Mr. Wu Zhu have Don't share the mortal hatred, does he also agree?"

"Of course I won't give up just like that." Zhao Jing secretly clenched his fists, "Don't worry, I have my own concerns."

Knowing that Zhao Jing would not let it go, Wang Qi said with a smile: "Actually, it is not difficult to prove the innocence of me and Shidong Muzisu."

"How do you say that?" Hearing this, Zhao Jing's eyes lit up.

Wang Qi said unhurriedly: "Although Dabei Town is very close to southern Yunnan, the road in the middle is not easy to walk. It is also for this reason that Fang Heng took Moji Khan to live there for so long with peace of mind. I have already asked, even if you are familiar with the route, it will take three days at the fastest to go from Dabe to South Yunnan. According to this calculation, from the time we found Moji Khan to the people who came to Hall to hunt down, before and after It’s only a day. None of the four of us have carrier pigeons on us, so it’s too late to send someone a message.”

In fact, in the past, Zhao Jing would not be so confused.However, it was because Zhang Bixian suddenly threatened Wang Qi that he lost his position.

Sure enough, after hearing this, Zhao Jing's eyes became brighter, "You're right. Then you just said that it's not just Shi Dong and Mu Zisu who are suspected, but who are you referring to?"

"According to Fang Heng, he managed to send news to the capital on the first day he arrived in Beizhen. When we found them, they had been there for more than ten days. At that time, the capital probably had already received the news If Fang Heng, Zhang Yuan, my third uncle and Moji Khan did not inform Hall, the only suspects are those in the capital who know the news." Wang Qi said seriously: "Fang Heng is Zhengxihoufu His letter will be sent directly to Zheng Xihou. But such a big matter, Zheng Xihou will definitely not hide it, and will definitely report it to the emperor as soon as possible. I just don’t know who the emperor told the news to?"

Zhao Jing's complexion has darkened, "You are right, the matter is of great importance. After the father received the news, no one was disturbed, and he went to the palace overnight to meet the emperor. But the emperor publicly discussed the matter in the court hall the next day. All the courtiers know about this matter, so I'm afraid it's not easy to investigate."

"I don't know what was written in Fang Heng's letter to Zheng Xihou, but the Baiyi soldiers who chased and killed us that day searched from house to house, obviously they didn't know the exact location of Moji Khan." Wang Qi chuckled Said: "Besides, some adults in the court learned that Moji Khan was not dead, so they tried every means to grab credit from the Prince's Bowl. The internal friction between the two sides also delayed a lot of time. If the internal thief gets The news was sent to Hall immediately, and at the same time, he tried to delay the time in the court... I don't know how long it will take to send the news from Dabei Town to the capital, and then from the capital to the Baiyi people, but we can start from the back Push, maybe you can know the exact time that person got the news."

Knowing what Wang Qi wanted to say, Zhao Jing's face became even uglier, "So, you have concluded that the one who leaked the news is the minister in the court?"

"It's not just the ministers of the court, the court ladies around the emperor, and even the concubines in the harem. Mr. Wu Zhu's hands and eyes are open to the sky, making it hard to guard against. His eyeliner may be anyone, and all of them are shrewd and treacherous. Maybe they just didn't mean to It is possible to deduce the general situation of the matter after listening to a sentence in a short time." Wang Qi said in a deep voice: "Besides, the emperor is the lord of the world, and many people will pay close attention to his emotions and every move. I am afraid that as early as Zheng Zheng When Xi Hou entered the palace at night, he had already attracted attention. I have an intuition that the person who leaked the secret may have sent the news before the morning court the next day."

Moving forward from the day when the Baiyi people went to Dabei Town to hunt down and kill Moji, excluding the time on the road and the time to send letters from the capital to the Baiyi people, Zhao Jing was surprised to find that when the news was sent from the capital, it was basically the same as Zhao Rui was flat when he received the news.It seems that, as Wang Qi guessed, the news was leaked out as soon as Zhao Rui received it, and he didn't wait until the next day's morning court.

Zhao Jing only felt a layer of goosebumps on his arms, he immediately stood up and said: "You rest first, I will go to find my father now."

After leaving these words, Zhao Jing left in a hurry.

Wang Qi went over the matter from beginning to end again, and still felt that the news was more likely to leak from the capital.

At this time, Wang Pingan came in from the door, presented a letter with both hands, and said respectfully: "Young Master Wang, this is just sent by Mr. Wang."

"Third Uncle?" Wang Qi was taken aback for a moment, then opened the envelope.

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After leaving Wang Qi, Zhao Jing didn't delay, and went directly to Zhao Rui to talk about the matter.

"Father, I've done some calculations, if the news really leaked from the capital, I'm afraid it would have been sent out the night before." Zhao Jing said eagerly.

Compared with Zhao Jing's urgency, Zhao Rui not only didn't panic at all, but said leisurely: "I thought Zhang Bixian threw Wang Qi out, and you got dizzy. I didn't expect you to be so confused." .”

"Father taught me a lesson, but the boy never thought of being caught without a fight." Zhao Jing said a little ashamed.

Putting down the teacup in his hand, Zhao Rui continued: "Actually, the emperor also suspected that the news leaked from the capital, so he did this on purpose."

Hearing this, Zhao Jing was taken aback for a moment, and then suddenly realized, "Could it be that the emperor sent us off on purpose to make Mr. Wu Zhu think that the emperor is suspicious of the crown prince and Zhengxihou's mansion, so that he can relax his vigilance?"

"Children can be taught." Zhao Rui smiled with satisfaction.

Zhao Jing finally breathed a sigh of relief, "I always thought that the emperor was doing it for the seventh prince, and that's why he deliberately promoted Zhou Ying to suppress the prince and us. Unexpectedly, the emperor is not so confused."

"It's true that the emperor loves the Seventh Prince, but it's about his life and the country, and the emperor can still tell the difference." Zhao Rui smiled lightly: "Besides, the emperor is very suspicious. If he doubts me, he will also doubt Zhou Ying." I am afraid that apart from the two of us, the emperor secretly sent other people to investigate this matter."

Zhao Jing couldn't help sighing, being an emperor is really tiring, not only to guard against enemies, but also guard against one's own people.It is no wonder that most of the ancient and modern emperors did not live long. I am afraid that they all died of suspicion.

"Can you tell my son, before going to court, besides you and the emperor, who else knows that Moji Khan is not dead?" Zhao Jing asked softly.

Zhao Ruidao: "After I told the emperor the news, the emperor immediately ordered Sun Bojian and Zhou Ying to enter the palace. The three of us stayed in the palace until the next day before leaving. According to the friendship between me and Sun Bojian, if he five Mr. Zhu's people, I'm afraid the emperor and I have died many times."

Zhao Jing said hastily: "Of course my child won't doubt Mrs. Sun, but it's hard to say about Zhou Ying."

"Based on what I know about Zhou Ying, he shouldn't be here." Zhao Rui said with a smile: "Besides, the three of us discussed with the emperor until dawn, during which Zhou Ying never left. If there is any action, Mr. Sun and I Will not be unaware."

Although he has a prejudice against Zhou Ying, Zhao Jing will not recklessly wrong people, so he said: "What my father said is true, but after you entered the palace, Lord Sun and Zhou Ying were called into the palace, although it was already late at night. Yes, but three important ministers entering the palace at the same time will definitely attract attention. I just don’t know about the other people in the palace..."

"You are right." Looking at Zhao Jing approvingly, Zhao Rui said: "The emperor did go back to the study room from Concubine Shen's palace that night. Although I have no evidence to prove that Concubine Shen knew about this, it is worth noting that the first On the second day of court, those courtiers who follow the seventh prince seem to have already thought about how to share the prince's credit."

If Concubine Shen knew that Mo Ji was not dead, the Seventh Prince and Shen Yingjie must also know.Zhao Jing's face darkened again, "Father, what I mentioned to you earlier, about the possible collusion between the Seventh Prince and Mr. Wu Zhu, did you tell the emperor?"

"No." Zhao Rui said in a deep voice: "Not only can I not say it, you can't mention it to anyone, including the prince."

Zhao Jing was puzzled and said: "Why? Don't the father believe in the child?"

"That's not true. On the contrary, I still think your thinking is quite reasonable. It's just..." Zhao Rui smiled lightly and shook his head, "Your words are conjecture at best, and speculation at worst. In addition, you have grievances with the Seventh Prince, before you have conclusive evidence, it is better not to scare the snake, so as not to be charged with framing the Prince."

Zhao Jing argued with reason: "Father, although what my son said are all speculations, but each of them is well-founded, and it is definitely not groundless. You think it makes sense, and the emperor is not stupid, so why don't you believe it? Father, Didn't you say that the emperor is still clear in front of life and the country, so why not let him investigate the seventh prince?"

"Jing'er, you think things are too simple." Zhao Rui put down the teacup in his hand, and said patiently: "I grew up with the emperor, and I know his temperament very well. The emperor is suspicious by nature. Pingsheng only believes in himself. The seventh prince was raised by the emperor, and he is the son he loves and favors the most. Do you think the emperor believes in you, or in his own opinion?"

Zhao Jing was at a loss for words for a while, and then said unwillingly: "It's not that the Seventh Prince has never done anything to corrupt the court. At the beginning, he reselled contraband and was exposed. The emperor didn't believe it at first. Later, we presented the evidence one by one. He still doesn't believe it."

"So, conclusive evidence is still needed." Zhao Rui said with a smile.

Zhao Jing suddenly fell silent.

"Jing'er, I know you have been complaining about the injustice of the emperor, angry that he clearly knew that the Seventh Prince made a mistake, but still turned it into a small matter. And the prince works hard every day, but he is still walking on thin ice." Zhao Jing sighed for a long time. "Everything has a cause and effect, and there is no absolute fairness in the world. The reason why the emperor dotes on Concubine Shen is not only her beauty, but also the fact that she did not have a powerful natal family when she first entered the palace. Concubine Shen is also well versed in In this way, I know how to use the emperor's life experience to pretend to be pitiful. Let me ask, isn't the lonely mother and child in the deep palace a reflection of the emperor himself? Aggrieved, the emperor praised Ning Anbo many times, and even tacitly allowed them to climb up to the upstart Zhou Ying."

Zhao Jing said puzzledly: "My child knows that the emperor is a concubine, so he treats the seventh prince extra favorably. But his concubine is not only the seventh prince, the prince is also a concubine, and he lost his mother in his early years, so his background is much more pitiful than the seventh prince. I haven't seen the emperor look at the prince differently."

"Although the emperor has many concubine sons, none of them have mothers like Concubine Shen, who can grasp the most vulnerable and soft side of the emperor's heart for their own benefit." Zhao Rui chuckled lightly: "The emperor is open to what the seventh prince is doing." Turning a blind eye is not because the seventh prince's methods are so clever, nor is it because the emperor is confused, but because he is willing to protect."

After hearing this, Zhao Jing couldn't help being disappointed, "Father, according to what you said, we will never be able to bring down the Seventh Prince."

"No." Zhao Rui said with a smile: "The Seventh Prince instructed Gao Wei to collude with Yin of Gyeonggi Province to resell contraband for profit. It’s not fundamental. As the saying goes, if a needle can’t pierce the flesh, you don’t know the pain. Only when the knife is really on the neck can the emperor make up his mind.”

Zhao Jing frowned, "You mean..."

"Actually, your thinking is right, but you are a little too hasty." Zhao Rui said slowly: "Although the emperor loves the seventh prince, he loves himself the most. If the seventh prince really colludes with Mr. Wuzhu, it will be a shame for Jiangshan Sheji. Even the emperor poses a threat. As long as the evidence is convincing, the emperor will definitely not condone. But if you say this rashly, not only will the emperor not believe it, but you will also startle the snake. Pull the Seventh Prince off the horse, and don't hesitate to frame him. When the time comes, it will be against us."

At this moment, Zhao Jing was finally convinced.He hastily saluted and apologized, "It's still the father who is far-sighted, but the child is not careful, so I ask the father to forgive me."

"It's good if you can figure it out." Zhao Rui smiled; "Fortunately, the Seventh Prince doesn't know that we have become suspicious of him, and we have the initiative."

Zhao Jing hurriedly said: "Father, what do you need to do now?"

"Since the emperor wants us to stay in the mansion well, let's obey the order and do nothing." Zhao Rui said: "Other matters, there are Xu Baichuan and the others."

Zhao Jing understood, cupped his hands and said, "My child understands."

"That's right." As if remembering something, Zhao Rui continued: "I heard that Wang Yao will leave for Hangzhou to take up his post in two days. Although Fang Tingyu was brought down by you and my father and son, Wang Yao is a sensible person. It seems that he doesn't hold grudges against you or me. No matter what, he has lived in our house for a while. If you have nothing to do, you can visit him before he leaves Beijing."

Ever since Wang Yao moved out, Zhao Jing has always wanted to visit, but he didn't have time.Unexpectedly, Zhao Rui would speak, and Zhao Jing immediately felt as if he was ordered by his father to visit his father-in-law, and immediately said straightforwardly, "I obey."

"Okay, let's go back and rest." Zhao Rui smiled.

"That kid will leave." After saluting, Zhao Jing left refreshed.

At this time Wang Qi was worrying, just now Wang Yao sent someone to deliver a letter, saying that he will leave Beijing soon to take up his post, and will hold a banquet in Meiyuan tomorrow, and wants to invite Fang Heng and Shi Dong to the banquet.One is to thank you for saving your life, and the other is to practice parting.

It stands to reason that there is nothing wrong with Wang Yao's move.He and Fang Heng had been wandering in southern Yunnan for so long. After returning to Beijing, the two also had a lot of intersections because of the matter of welcoming Mo Ji.If he left without saying a word, it really wouldn't make sense.But recently Zhengxihou's Mansion is troubled, Wang Yao's identity is sensitive, Wang Qi doesn't want to cause unnecessary troubles for Zhao Jing.

When Zhao Jing came in, he saw Wang Qi holding the letter in both hands, with a frown on his face.

"What's wrong with you that you are so worried?" Zhao Jing smiled, and took the letter out of Wang Qi's hand very bluntly.

"It's nothing." Seeing Zhao Jing came back, Wang Qi said: "Third Uncle sent someone to deliver a letter. He said he would leave Beijing in a few days. He will hold a banquet in the Plum Garden tomorrow. I would like to invite Fang Heng and Shi Dong over."

Zhao Jing had already scanned the contents of the letter with a few glances, and said with a smile: "Once Mr. Wang leaves Beijing, we don't know when we will meet again. We should go to see him off. Anyway, Fang Heng has been here for a few days. Nothing to do with Shi Dong, tomorrow I will go with them with you."

"Are you going too?" Wang Qi glanced at Zhao Jing disapprovingly.

"Why don't I go?" Zhao Jing patted Wang Qi's hand, and said as it should: "After all, Mr. Wang is your only elder, and he can be regarded as half of my father-in-law. How can a father-in-law leave Beijing and a son-in-law is still at home?" Why sit and drink tea?"

Seeing Zhao Jing playing tricks to take advantage of him again, Wang Qi blushed, and said immediately: "What kind of father-in-law is not father-in-law? It's just nonsense. I'm afraid..."

"Don't worry." Knowing what Wang Qi was worried about, Zhao Jing said with a smile: "Father heard that Mr. Wang is leaving Beijing, so he also asked me to visit him. I obeyed my father's order, and it is justified to go."

Seeing that Marquis Zheng Xi had already spoken, Wang Qi couldn't say much more.

"By the way, what does your third uncle like? I can do it to please my future father-in-law, so as not to make things difficult for me to propose marriage in the future." Zhao Jing looked at Wang Qi, smiled very sternly, and then greeted Wang Qi's greeting with satisfaction. A fat beating.

The two quarreled and rolled onto the bed.Outside, the sun has not yet set, and the night has come early.

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I wanted to have a big meal today, but I was disappointed.I found that I have gradually understood the mystery of seeing through but not revealing.